Experienced
As your career gains momentum, your priorities change. Whether you aspire to management or just a higher salary, STC is there to help you move up to the next level.
Publishing Opportunities
At this point in your career, you have professional advice
that others will find useful. Perhaps you know how to
optimize the documentation process. Or perhaps you've
become an expert on documentation tools. Turn your
knowledge into an article for Intercom or Technical
Communication: A published article will help your peers,
boost your reputation, and enhance your portfolio.
Presenting at a Conference or Seminar
Polish your presentation skills and share your knowledge by
speaking at an STC conference or seminar. The experience will
prepare you for presentations to clients or employers and raise
your visibility in the profession.
You may also consider presenting an STC telephone or Web seminar. These "virtual classrooms" reach a wide, international audience.
Learning New Skills
A great way to learn new skills is to volunteer as a chapter or
SIG newsletter editor or webmaster. If you're considering a
change in career direction or shifting the focus of your career,
this is your chance to try out a new role and add a new line to
your resume at the same time.
Serving as an officer in your chapter or SIG gives you another opportunity to develop management skills. Once you've learned the ropes as a chapter president or SIG manager, you may even want to run for a Society-level office.
Developing Management Skills
You know your job; now you're ready to guide others. Hone your
management skills by joining STC's management SIG, attending
sessions on management at STC's annual conference, and
reading articles on management in STC publications.
When you're offered a management position, don't forget to check the statistics in the STC Salary Survey. The survey compares salaries for mid- and senior-level technical communicators in supervisory and nonsupervisory positions. See where you stand!
Finding Employees or Subcontractors
Technical communicators who move into management may find
themselves hiring new staff. You don't have to go into this
process cold if you've participated in STC events. Odds are you'll
already know people who have the skills you need.
Register for the 2008 Summit today!
